The People’s Alliance for Reproductive Health Advocacy (PARHA), in partnership with the Centre for Accountability and Rule of Law – Sierra Leone (CARL-SL), has convened a significant regional stakeholder...
During the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week at the Atlantic Hotel, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry, Madam Fatmata Kargbo, delivered a compelling speech to commemorate the occasion. Expressing...
In a disturbing development, the Sierra Leone Police have arrested two businesswomen, Memunatu Bangura and Aminata Kargbo, for allegedly rebranding expired drugs, including antiretroviral medications. This operation highlights the...
Kush Seller Dies After Swallowing 100 Wraps of Kush: Police Provide Update on Drug-Related Incidents
In a tragic incident that highlights the ongoing battle against illegal drug use in Sierra Leone, a suspect identified as Ozonbay Chower, was found dead after allegedly swallowing 100...
During the World No Tobacco Day commemoration in Freetown on May 31st, Dr. Santigie Sesay, Director at the Directorate of Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health in the Ministry of...
In a significant development for the healthcare sector, the Sierra Leone government has announced the establishment of the country’s first National Public Health Agency, marking a pivotal step forward...
In a pivotal move to strengthen Sierra Leone’s emergency response capabilities, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Public Health Agency, launched the AVoHC-SURGE training program on...
Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health recently announced plans to recruit 1,000 health workers for civil service positions, marking a significant step in addressing the country’s dire healthcare needs. This...
On July 14, 2024, the Government of Sierra Leone announced the results of a major security operation that led to the seizure of bomb-making materials and a substantial cache...
A recent incident has shed light on the troubling reality of drug trafficking in West Africa, particularly concerning Sierra Leone. On July 24, 2024, a 47-year-old Sierra Leonean man,...